This week I am teaching classes on writing for children at the Maranatha Christian Writers’ Conference in Muskegon, Michigan. The theme for this year’s conference is Every Writer Needs A Team. I am happy to be a part of the conference because … Continue reading →
Last month, our family traveled to Orlando, Florida and spent a week at Disney World. If you’ve ever taken such a trip, you remember it takes a great deal of planning. In order to visit all the parks, ride the … Continue reading →
Everyone loves getting mail from a loved one–especially kids! A hot-off-the-press picture book by my friend Glenys Nellist incorporates that idea in her beautiful new book Love Letters from God. Written for children ages 4 to 8, Love Letters from God includes 18 … Continue reading →
In south Florida, a pop-up rain shower can happen very quickly. One minute the sky is blue with white puffy clouds, and the next minute, dark gray clouds are swirling in the sky bringing heavy rain to the earth. It … Continue reading →
We’ve talked about the power of words, thinking before you speak, and slips of the tongue in the past, but the back-to-school season is a good time to remind our children–and ourselves–what the Bible has to say about taming our tongues. … Continue reading →
My kids were picky eaters. I had to be creative in order to get healthy food into their growing bodies. One of their favorite snacks was something I called “Surprise Cups.” Here is how you make a Surprise Cup: … Continue reading →